BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 15: Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers looks on from the bench during a game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on January 15, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 31: Filip Chytil #72 and the New York Rangers celebrate after defeating the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden on January 31, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /
Probably staying put
I’d eat my hat – with a nice chianti – if these players were shipped out, but for the right price…
Filip Chytil– continues to improve and is on a two-year family-friendly contract. If he adds a bit more sandpaper to his game he could be a strong third-line center or even move to left wing on the second-line. The New York Rangers wouldn’t get the return they’d want on him. They’d be selling his potential, not his accolades. Chytil’s contract timeline falls right in line with the rebuild.
Ryan Lindgren– one of the most consistent blue-liners the Blueshirts have. He’s defensively responsible and, like Fox, you forget that he’s a rookie. Lindgren has a long way to develop, but his upside looks solid. He and Fox are reminiscent of Ryan McDonagh and Michael Sauer. The two came up together and played their roles effectively. If it wasn’t for that punk, Dion “Pylon” Phaneuf (spits to get the taste of his name out of his mouth) Michael Sauer would have had a nice NHL career; never played again after that hit.
Igor Shesterkin– the kid oozes confidence. If there is anyone Rangers fans can expect to pick up the mantle, it’s “IGOR! IGOR! IGOR!” The only reason he’s not listed under ‘The Franchise’ is because Henrik Lundqvist is still on the roster. Fans would stop watching if the New York Rangers shipped out their most anticipated goaltending prospect since Al Montoya. Montoya’s hype was so HUMONGOUS BIG that Katz’s Deli named a sandwich ‘The Montoya’ directly after he was drafted 6th overall in 2004.
with a killer instinct. He’s young and he’s got the pedigree and he’s the perfect person (other than Panarin) to influence Kakko. He doesn’t make too many moves, he just drives through his man and to the net. The only question is his contract…